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C5 ECM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,654 mi
Last recorded52,654 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ECM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,504 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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C5 ECM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 ECM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 ECM registered?

C5 ECM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is C5 ECM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ECM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 ECM have outstanding finance?

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